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Probably one of the slowest reads I've had this year - but in a really good way. I'm always reading thrillers, romances, and other dramatic things. It's nice to read something a little slower and a little more light.

A SHORT PREVIEW:
In the idyllic retirement village of Coopers Chase, set against the backdrop of rolling hills dotted with fluffy white sheep in the English countryside, a group of witty and spry residents have formed an unlikely group: The Thursday Murder Club. Solving murders to pass the time the same way others might knit for fun, the excitement comes to a head when a real-life murder happens close to home. Then as more bodies are discovered and 30-year-old mysteries come to light once again - can this group of brilliant minds catch a killer?

MUSINGS:
- I never thought I would read about spunky septuagenarians/ octogenarians solving crimes.. but this was so cute in so many ways!!
- I also found myself constantly laughing because the elderly characters get away with such ridiculous things or say and do things we all know our Nans have done!
- So often, when you read a blurb, the story transforms into something distinctly 'other' than what you thought you'd be reading. This is not one of those times. From the blurb to the end, it's exactly what I thought it would be and wanted.
- This is a true murder mystery and not a thriller. So many of the books I've read in the past year that have a mysterious vibe.. are also thrillers, and while I love them, I'm glad I read something a little slower and a little different.

FAVORITE QUOTES:
- 'I remember dabbing at my mouth before I answered, like you see on television sometimes. It makes you look clever, try it.' - I immediately laughed when I read this because I can just imagine an elderly lady throwing out this council unbidden.
- ' My daughter, Joanna, has a therapist, although you'd be hard-pressed to know why if you saw the size of her house.' That dry British humor again.
- ' He's all the things that can go wrong with men if you leave them to their own devices.'


NOTES:
- TWs: almost none. Just sweet/sassy old people.
- 361 pages (which isn't long, but there are a lot of layers)
- Definitely diverted my attention when I was having a more spastic day. Always appreciate a book that can do that.
- I didn't see the ending coming in almost any way, which was pleasantly surprising, and felt like the story really ended right where it needed to.